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South Australia

Keeping you up-to-date with the latest news, insights and advice across your region.

South Australia

Keeping you up-to-date with the latest news, insights and advice across your region.

Less than a month now until the state election and the announcements from the political parties are coming thick and fast.

It is clear that housing availability and affordability is front and centre for all of them.

HIA calls on all political parties to back practical, achievable reforms that unlock land, rebuild the workforce, reduce red tape and taxation and invest in the future of housing supply and affordability.

These are the key ingredients to restore confidence, create jobs, and ensure that home ownership remains within reach for all South Australian families.

The Housing South Australians, HIA Election Imperatives document sets out simple and effective measures that need to be implemented to solve our housing crisis. I commend it to you.

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Stephen Knight
Stephen Knight
Executive Director
South Australia

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29 Apr
HIA Housing Scorecard - Victoria sliding further down the ladder

HIA has released the latest version of its Housing Scorecard. Once again Victoria is underperforming and has now fallen below New South Wales. Only Tasmania, the Australian Capital Territory and the Northern Territory keep Victoria from claiming the wooden spoon.

29 Apr
Tasmania at Bottom of National Housing Scorecard as Supply Crisis Deepens

Tasmania has ranked last in the national HIA Housing Scorecard released today, underscoring a persistent failure to deliver enough new homes to meet current and future housing demand.

29 Apr
National housing report puts Western Australia at the top of the table

“Western Australia retained its status as Australia’s strongest home building market, even extending its lead, atop HIA’s latest Housing Scorecard,” stated HIA Senior Economist Tom Devitt.

29 Apr
HIA welcomes $45 million Budget commitment to drive EPBC reforms

“The Housing Industry Association (HIA) welcomes today’s commitment by the Federal Government of more than $45 million over the next 4 years to fast track implementation of the key reforms to the EPBC Act,” said HIA Managing Director, Jocelyn Martin.

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National Construction Code

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07 May
HIA Building Women Lunch and Learn

Join like-minded women from across the construction industry for a targeted professional development session designed to build business and personal growth and create networking opportunities with industry experts and peers.

08 May
HIA Building Women Lunch

Join us and headliner Kendall Whyte from Blue Tree Project for an important conversation on workplace mental health. Gain insights on awareness, early support and building a culture where people feel safe to speak up.

12 May
Industry Outlook Breakfast

Join the Sunshine Coast Industry Outlook Breakfast to hear HIA economists analyse housing and economic trends across Queensland. Gain insights to help your building business navigate the residential construction cycle in 2026 and beyond.

12 May
Industry Trade Night

This HIA Information Session brings together leading voices from across the industry to share insights, expertise and the latest innovations shaping the future of building. Guest speakers from partner companies will showcase new products and services designed to support your business. Builders attending will earn 2 CPD points towards their annual CPD requirements. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay informed, expand your network and connect with fellow industry professionals.

HIA Awards

HIA Awards provide home builders and designers the opportunity to receive recognition, and showcase their work to the broader industry. Winners and finalists not only receive extensive media promotion for their business, they also get the opportunity to promote themselves as an industry leader.

2025 Award winners

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Home of the Year

Winner: Desyn Homes

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Project Home

Winner: Country Living Homes

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Display Home

Winner: Metricon Homes - Metricon l Langdon 26

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Careers & learning

Learning a new skill or adding to your existing knowledge is the best way to advance your career and help reignite your passion for getting up in the morning and doing a job that you love. It's not just about what you can learn but also how you can use your new found knowledge to reach the next step in where you want your career to go.

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30 Apr
Negotiation and Conflict Management Skills

This course will equip you with the skills and knowledge to effectively negotiate and manage conflict in various situations.

13 May
Compliant Box Gutters and Roof Drainage

Gain an understanding of AS/NZS 3500.3 in relation to catchment, eaves, downpipes, eaves and box gutters.

19 May
NCC 2025: Condensation Management

Learn about the essential details of the NCC 2025 changes to condensation mitigation.

26 May
Asbestos Awareness

Gain a basic awareness of asbestos - where it may be found; its health hazards; and the safety control measures that should be applied to prevent exposure of workers and others.

Support for your business

Building it right

HIA’s experienced Building and planning services team can help you navigate residential building legislation and keep your project on track.

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Getting approval to build

Most new homes and renovations to existing homes require a development approval (DA) before they can be built. A DA will normally be granted by the local council.

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Managing your safety

We have been helping businesses like yours for over a decade by offering safety checks and site-specific safety systems designed to meet current workplace health and safety requirements.

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Managing your business

HIA’s expert workplace advisors can offer you bespoke support to help you navigate the maze of compliance in the building industry.

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